Lev 10:10-11 | MHM | STEP | v. 10 : One reason for the rule is so priests can tell the difference between what is holy and what is common. If they are not sober, they might mix up sacred things and ordinary things. God’s ministers must always make clear what is truly set apart for God (Leviticus 10:10; Jeremiah 15:19 ).

‏ Leviticus 10:10-11

v. 10: One reason for the rule is so priests can tell the difference between what is holy and what is common. If they are not sober, they might mix up sacred things and ordinary things. God’s ministers must always make clear what is truly set apart for God (Leviticus 10:10; Jeremiah 15:19 ^a).

v. 11: Another reason is that priests must teach the people God’s laws (Leviticus 10:11; Deuteronomy 33:10 ^b). If priests are not careful in how they live, they cannot be good teachers. Those who are careless with their own behavior cannot help others follow God’s ways.